Resolved That the Vessell now Building at Salisbury, by the Com[m]ittee for Building and fixing out armed Vessells be rigged a Brigantine instead of a Sloop, and that Capt Souter [Daniel Souther] who has been chosen one of the Com[m]anders of said Vessells have the Command of said Vessell Building at Salisbury, as soon as she can be com pleated ー And the said Committee are hereby impower'd to Arm and Mount said Vessdls with Canon of such size as they upon consulting said Commander shall judge most expedient, provided the number on board each be not less then twelve or more than Sixteen, any Resolve to the contrary notwithstandingー